Top 31 things to do and attractions in Wells

4.20.25 This is a very easy walking trail that's great for small children and older folks. You can't get lost as you follow the enclosed walking path. The views are very pretty. Sneakers are perfect for this stroll. There are bathrooms on the premises. That is, 2 rooms with toilets, no sinks. Parking is tight on busy days.

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to enjoy scenic views, hiking, wildlife, and the outdoors. It was established in 1966 to protect salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. There is a visitor center and a hiking trail here for all to enjoy for fee. The Carson trail is an easy one-mile hike with 11 interpretive sites. The trail is mostly flat, is wide, and is easy to follow. It's pretty much good for everyone. Along the route you will enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area. It's a very beautiful spot. There is a small visitor center here as well. It offers a few displays and panels about the life of environmentalist Rachel Carson. An expanded visitor center with interactive displays would be a great idea for this spot. Rachel Carson did a lot to improve the environment and there should more information presented about her life here. Take some time to enjoy this beautiful wildlife refuge.

Really lovely and easy walking path. It's well maintained and a good distance and makes a full loop. There are some facilities near the parking lot. We were here in June and we're able to get a decent amount of birding in. The back half of the Interpretive Trail has a nice viewing area that's worth sitting and watching for a bit.

It’s a great walking spot with well defined trail and scenic overlooks. It’s also an easy trail and maybe wheelchair accessible also. I can’t say for sure but the trail is wide and is not rocky. If you are looking for a quick trail with nice scenery this is the perfect spot.

This short boardwalk is a nice respite. You can see the ocean in the distance and walk along the estuary. The facilities and signs are a bit outdated but the trail is in good condition.

This is a lovely, easy walk with great views. I’ve returned on most of my annual visits. It’s dog friendly and there are always pleasant people on the trail. I highly recommend if you are just looking for an easy stroll. Also, it’s free!

Absolutely, love this walk. It's not very long, but it is very cute. And the photos you can take our amazing there

4.20.25 Our 1st time here. Lots of free parking, free to explore the grounds, nice restrooms on the premises, and different walking trails to explore.

Lovely science and nature park. Nature education excursions for all ages. Art and an annual Art and crafts market are secondary / support the primary mission.

Love the hiking here and beautiful beach access. They also have restrooms. One trail super buggy.

Went on a field trip at the Somersworth Maplewood School and we had a blast guide. Karen, which was spelled different was absolutely amazing. She was a great guy and thank you very much. I could only post pictures with Karen in them and no none of the children due to they are not my children so I cannot post their faces.

Beautiful trails. I especially enjoyed the wind phone… my first call to heaven. 🤍

Just an incredibly beautiful place! My son was married there last weekend, and it was a gorgeous venue. We loved it!

Very peaceful, there are nice grounds with an abundance of native plants and bushes.

When wife and I are in Wells Maine, we go to Drakes island beach! Great beach, plenty of space, we just love it!

A very nice area for sure however not the greatest beach. Looks like a good area to fish from shore.

Beautiful beach. Dogs allowed now to walk off leash. Not crowed.

Gorgeous scenic beach with a pretty jetty that you can walk on (just be careful obviously) we enjoyed spending time here for a couple days on our vacation to Wells Beach. Water was too cold for me even in end of August, but still lots of people swimming. Definitely check it out!

This is such a beautiful, radical, and jazzy place to visit! I happened to come at the perfect time right before it got to busy, but not too cold either👌. Wow this beach is so clean compared to those of the West Coast, and even some on the East Coast too. I spent an entire day here, and I could spend many more. Without a doubt my new favorite beach spot! 😌

The freezing weather only contributed to this places beauty. I was amazed!!! Out of season was probably the best time to see it all.

Get there early if you want to find parking. The parking ticket machine always maxes the time to 5pm and cost $20. They really jam pack the cars, so make sure park in ana area to get out easily. The kids love finding crabs under the rocks. The water is way too cold for swimming but some brave folks go deep into the water. We will be back!

We looked around the arcade room, and watched kids on the go cart track (looked like the kids had fun)... We however, played mini golf on both of the 18 holes courses multiple times during our stay in Wells. This was the nicest part of our vacation.

Had an absolute blast and we went without the kids! We loved the options to do all 3 of the attractions the go karts really get up and go!!!

Mini golf at it's best! Two long courses plus tons of other games, go carts and more. Ignore the high prices...you're on vacation!

Giving 4 stars only because not all attractions were open to us to experience. However what we did experience was charming. A fun stop for kids of all ages!

Two 18-hole mini golf courses wrapped around an artificial mountain with a cave and waterfalls, pretty cool. Outdoor maze, they rearrange the walls every month or two so you might not get the same route next time. Go-kart track. And you can buy bags of dirt for a chance to find a gemstone once you soft it through their outdoor sieves. Supposedly there is also an indoor arcade but it was closed when we went there for the last weekend of the season. They close in mid October, reopen sometime in the Spring.

We booked online for 7 of us, including 3 adults, 2 seniors, one junior and a toddler along with a cabana near the wave pool. We were initially very disappointed that the wave pool was closed, we were told because of a pipe break that occurred a week ago, and no notice of it being closed was posted on their website and we were really looking forward to that feature. Nonetheless, we went down a bunch of slides and went around the Lazy River several times. The lines were reasonably short so we got to go as many times as we wanted. We ordered food while in the cabana and we were very glad we booked it because one of us was able to bring the toddler there for a nap and we had privacy to change and eat our food in comfort and peace. All in all a very positive experience.

Very beautiful golf course. The holes are simple but yet challenging. It is great for families who are looking for something to do in the Ogunquit/Wells area. There are two different courses you can choose from. Both of them are pretty much the same, but they have different views. They also have different attractions besides golf but I didn't go to any of them.

Easy to park, clean restrooms, super nice beach. Great location, and the sand and water were perfect. Loved it...

Loved the beach. Visited 1 hour before low tide, approx 9am. Beach was surprisingly as wide as Florida gulf coast beaches. Great walking beach - no shells or rocks. Paid parking. Water was crystal clear - I only went in up to my knees. Dog friendly (last week of September).

Since it was a beautiful sunny day on Sunday, Oct 1st, 2023, I went to Moody Beach in Maine. I paid $6 an hour to park there, and we enjoyed the outdoor foot shower and bathrooms at the parking lot. When we walked up to the beach, we saw the large sign that said dogs were prohibited. So we were really surprised by how many dogs we saw, including at least 5 dogs off leash running up to me as well as children. The owners just sat in their beach chairs watching. Even the owners with leashed dogs were overwhelming! I was just trying to walk towards Footbridge Beach, and I kept having to slow down and wait for groups of owners with 5 to 8 dogs to disband since they were congregating and making it awkward to pass. I dont like being that close to groups of dogs getting hyper meeting each other, sometimes growling. It's scary for some of us! So apparently there's another small sign on a different post that says Dogs Allowed September 9 to March 31st, but we didn't see it. I asked someone with a leashed dog why so many dogs, especially unleashed dogs, were on the beach? He said dogs were allowed on the beach as of September 9th. He said, "Why don't you find another beach?" If I have to pay parking until the end of October, I don't think dogs should be allowed during that time. Then if dogs are allowed off season, they should do a better job posting that AT THE PARKING LOT. And have a sign saying they have to be leashed! And why not have a separate dogs only beach that is clearly marked and enables all of us to enjoy the beaches comfortably?

Well it was nice to see the ocean, but ... I felt like we were under surveillance if I picked up a shell or something. The beach should belong to everyone.

One of my favorite beaches! Moody beach is a private beach but there’s a section for the public. Parking lot is at the end of Ocean Ave. Parking is $4 hourly or $25 for the day.

Nice beach! It was a little chilly for us to be at the beach, but nice candy beach!

Moody beach looking towards Ogunquit, nice with tide out. Property owners claim some beach private. Park and walk to access

Incredible pick your own produce! We spent 2 hours gathering fruits and veggies and it was so fun. Highly highly highly recommend. SUPER affordable too!!!! Will be back!

We are visiting Maine and decided we wanted to support a local farm, looked online and hours said they were open. Showed up around 11:30am when we got in and parked there were many employees driving around on golf carts. Many drove by us, but no one said anything. Before we started doing anything my husband approached an older man to ask if they were open or what we needed to do. And the older employee was very rude and said they do not open until 1pm (which I guess was posted on a small piece of paper somewhere at the front). I understand online hours being wrong, but I do not understand why the employees have to be rude to customers. Kindly saying they aren’t open when they passed us when we got there could have been a better way to approach that or when a customer asks maybe change the attitude could also be a way to improve customer service.

Such a fun place! Tons of rotating fruit and vegetables, lovely owner, and family vibes all around. Got some great recipes for the beet greens we got.

Great strawberry picking today. In 20 yards I filled a flat of berries! I was there from 10-10:45 lots of good berries!

Completely unreliable !!!! Awful service for customers! Planned our whole day today after looking on their website ! Hours change that is understandable, however , not changing same day! we arrived at 11 and the sign said U pick 1-5 ! we return again from york at 1:22 and the sign says NOT TODAY , apparently it was changed. we frequent this establishment and they do not care about a car full of pickers on a beautiful day! will not return !!

The cutest little farm! We had such a good time picking apples, taking pictures, and playing with the animals. It's a great place to spend a fun afternoon in the sunshine and cool air.

A really awesome experience. I never knew so many apples could grow on one tree! Right when I thought I had finished walking the orchard, I realized I had only done the smallest portion. This is a great and cheap adventure. It would be a great thing to do with or without kids.

Beautiful area to kayak, hike, sunbathe, and get a meal at one of the restaurants on this peninsula. There is a dog and kid friendly beach on the marsh as well as small boardwalk, a playground, charcoal grills and open roofed areas and pick nick tables. It would be a great location for a child's birthday party. They do host community events on the stage and in the gazebo. I attended a native american pow wow there once. We visit often when our dog.

Had an awesome time at the event with a small group. Place easy to get to plenty of parking. For best results recommend to bring your own chair as the benches can get pretty uncomfortable. Definitely had a nice time with our group. The restrooms are a bit of a walk away from the area.

Had a small family get together, park has plenty of parking,very clean. Great views. Even though the weather was coming in the pavilion provided plenty of shelter for our event. Highly recommend checking this little gem out. I will definitely be coming back year after year 😊 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I love the beach and there's usually ample parking I also live that my dogs are welcome

Great place to bring the dog or kids. We like to go night fishing on the dock. Place is kept pretty clean. Public bathrooms are available day and night when I was there. Small playground, walking trail, beach, gazebo, and great view of the harbor

Freshwater beach. dog friendly, not a lot of people.

Great place to hang out with the children. We grilled (on our own grill), played on the play structure, and waded in the water. Very clean. Started to hear a band in the pavilion. Bathrooms were clean too.

Great place to buy some of the produce that they grow without pesticides. They also have a fabulous collection of pumpkins and unique squash for Halloween and Thanksgiving displays. For holiday cheer they have apple cider and donuts available!

Quaint place. Farm fresh produce, homemade bakery and local produced beverages. Nice people there. Price wise on the tad high side but it is to be expected at a local farm store. Will be going back to see what they have for pumpkins.

Great local farmstand. Fresh produce, tomatoes, peppers, corn and more. Delicious chicken pies, and variety of meats. Lots of tasty bakery and treats, including cider donuts and apple tarts! Pumpkins, mums and more. A must stop with great friendly staff!

Nice selection of fresh veggies as well as some baked goods,etc. Prices are higher than most but the convenience is great.

They are way over priced but I pass by on my way to Dover NH so it is covenient. Stopped here for fresh Silver Queen corn and was extremely disappointed. At 99cents an ear it was definitely overpriced but we love silver queen so I bought 6 ears. Not one ear had a full cob of kernels and 2 ears were only 50 percent full. I will not stop here again.

Great local family run farm and stand Lots of produce, their own meat. Baked goods. Terrific place

I love visiting this farmstand while in Maine. Awesome selection of baked goods and vegetables

Played here 7/10/24, this was the nicest course in the area last year, I was very excited to come back and play it again this year and it was very disappointing. 120$ a person and every fairway and green was either burn and dead, there were huge divot marks in 2 of the greens as if someone hit an iron shot off the green, a different 4 greens had rough patches and they were very slow. bunkers were full of grass and rocks and tee boxes were terrible as well. pro shop had very little to offer and beverage cart only accepts cash. very underwhelming and will not be returning. called the pro shop after i returned home and all they had to say was “okay thanks”

This course is a joke… first of all we were told 60$ on the phone with cart included. Clearly that was just to get us there. Show up at 7 am and it’s 85$ to play on this dog track!! Fairways are dry and rock hard…. sand traps … well can’t even tell if it’s a sand trap or not… greens are carpet… most are decent but there’s definitely a handful that are completely garbage. Cart are clunky and outdated… brake wouldn’t work on mine… that was fun… one good thing.. they had many outhouses on the course. Only problem with them…. Is there was about 135 flies in the top buzzing around your head. This place is highly under renovations which I get it.. but 85$ is the biggest rip off in golf… I mean the pro shop didn’t even have their shelves full. Like they are moving in… this is one course I’ll never return to. Edit update…. Thank you for responding to my review but your comments are only valid if you aren’t charging top rate prices for a course that isn’t as good as South Portland municipal which you pay 18$ to play. 85$ is biggest rip off in the state…. You admitted all the renovations and stop charge more than Willowdale which was in better condition April!!

9/30/25 First time playing this course and will 110% be playing here again! Amazing owners, great employees and even better grounds crew. New ownership is working extremely hard to get this course to its highest potential! I was told fairways were a C-, however after getting there I can say they were a solid B- and didn’t upset me or my group! A great round of 18 holes was played and I will definitely recommend this course to people in the future. Can’t wait to see how awesome it’ll look next year! Ignore all these negative reviews, this place is awesome!

First, I like the layout. Several unique holes for sure! The greens were in good shape-some burnt out areas but generally not in play with careful pin position. Fairways not so good. I know you are working hard on them and should be quite good when they recover. Biggest complaint is the excessive number of traps, and the difficulty we had entering and exiting them. The steep borders were tough on those with bad knees. Long stretches with no breaks in those steep borders. Overall we had a good day and will be back.

Course is in great condition! Played today 10/2. Greens are perfect, traps awesome, fairways real good considering drought and previous maintenance issues in last few years, but overall a great track and getting back to a premier track in southern Maine. Great value.

I understand that it’s under new ownership and perhaps they will turn it around but - it’s the worst golf course I have ever played in my life. I have never seen tee boxes or fairways on that poor of shape. Somehow the greens were in decent shape and quite challenging but man- I’m not exaggerating when I say that if your drive lands in the middle of the fairway you are more likely to be lying in dirt than grass.

We played here on 7/13/2024 with high hopes as one in our group played here last year and raved about it. However, it was extremely disappointing. Every. Single. Hole was brown/had dead grass through the majority of the fairway and greens. These photos do not clearly illustrate how poorly kept the course was as I decided to take these when we were 3/4 done with our round because I was so frustrated with the state of things. For a course that is charging $90 (plus cart) on a Saturday, I expected WAY more. In comparison, this year we have played Samoset, Spring Meadow, Sunday River, Dunegrass and Bridgton-Highlands to name a few. None of the courses we played this year were anywhere close to the condition that Old Marsh was. Not to mention, we played in 88+ degree heat with 70% humidity and there was no water on the course and no cart girl. I don’t think I’ll be returning any time soon which is too bad because I can see the potential that the course could have.

Nice beach area, with gazebo, boating, a bouy Christmas tree, places to walk and trails to wander. Pretty neat place to go sit at the edge of the water for awile. Bring a book and a chair, really peaceful there.

Great place to see while in the area.

Nice enough place. Lots of beach houses but the beach itself is open to the public. The beach disappears at high tide though.

Had our wedding ceremony here. It was beautiful. Great beach to bring young children.

Beautiful harbor. Great place for families and dogs. Fish, rent kayaks, get the water taxi. Fun at high & low tide.

Very beautiful spot to see the sunset. Don yourself a favor and check it out!

Nice beach!

Ordered online the evening before for 0700 pick up. Arrived and walked past the line inside to the pick up counter. Employee searched for order but could not find them on the shelf. She ended up just grabbing a box and getting the donuts for me. Not a very efficient system in my opinion. The fritters (blueberry and maple bacon) were both good. The raspberry filled donut was a bit disappointing. Not much jelly inside, and it seemed more compote like than actual. The actual donut itself was really good. I think next time I would skip the fancier donuts and go with the basics. Actually stopped back by 10 minutes before they closed because it was so busy in the morning I didn’t actually get to see the donuts and other pastry options. My order from the morning was sitting on the shelf all by itself. I did inform the employee that they had already been picked up earlier that morning.

We used the drive through. We got an orange cranberry scone, blueberry fritter and a maple square( this was the most decadent maple thing we have ever eaten! The biscuit sandwich and a bagel with egg, bacon and cheese. All of it was amazingly delicious!!! Way more than expected! Best breakfast sandwiches we have ever had in fact! Thank you for the deliciousness!

I always review things based on the price I pay! At $2.79 per donut and $34 for a bakers dozen (13), they needed to be close to perfect. Donuts (raised and filled) were standard, nothing to be too excited about, but the fritters were excellent (they were sold out of their signature donut, the blueberry fritter, when I ordered at 10:30 AM so I can’t speak to that). Apple was fantastic. There’s also a nice shaded seating area to enjoy. They had a sweet employee who came by to offer complimentary donut holes. Overall I’d recommend it but if you’re more cost conscious you might not think so.

I still am thinking about these donuts a week later. Almost convinced my husband to stop off the highway on our ride back to NYC from Portland just to pick up these donuts. Best donut I’ve ever had. My husband arrived around 8AM on a Saturday morning and waited in line for about 30 minutes. Go early!! Favorite donut was the white cream chocolate frosted. Homemade and delicious, fresh — highly recommend.

This doughnut spot doesn’t look like too much from the street, but delivers some of the best doughnuts 🍩 in New England. I always come here for a treat! Don’t let the lines keep you from eating here. They move fast! Enjoy and your welcome 🤗

Big fans of these donuts! We’re from out of town, and this unassuming shop blew us away. Very fast, even though there was a line when we got there. And the rise on the yeast donuts was incredible—I ate mine before I could get a photo!

My husband and I ordered 10 dozen donuts for our wedding and they were spectacular. We ordered four dozen blueberry fritters, a dozen maple bacon fritters, a dozen confetti, 2 dozen plain honey, 2 dozen chocolate plain and our guests LOVED them!! Communication with Amanda was so easy and very timely, she was so kind ready to answer any question we had. We cannot recommend them enough!!

I once read a review of a Manhattan restaurant where the reviewer said it was too loud. The owner said if you want a quiet place to eat go to Maine. He obviously wasn’t referring to The Steakhouse. The decibel level in this place would rival the old Boston Garden. It’s just awful, especially if you have some drunken hillbillies sitting near you. This restaurant is popular for sure. The food, we had two petite filets, is fine but nothing to write home about. The service is very good but the servers are so busy you feel rushed just ordering your meal. I know you can’t eat atmosphere but the noise level is so high it gave me ajita just sitting there. Would never go back. More like eating in a steak factory.

We were looking forward to a delicious steak dinner. The wife's tenderloin with stuffed lobster tail was cooked as ordered, and she enjoyed her meal. Unfortunately, my dinner was very disappointing. I started with a cup of beef barley soup, and it was delicious. It was the best beef barley soup I have ever eaten! I then ordered a 14 oz ribeye steak (MEDIUM) with broiled scallops, beans, and house potato. When our server put my plate in front of me, my wife and I both looked at each other and said how thin the ribeye was, and we both said I bet it is well done. We were right. The ribeye was well done, as you can see into the picture. I ordered it medium. When our server, who was excellent, I showed her my well-done ribeye. She transferred the ribeye to another plate to take to the kitchen and have a new one cooked. While waiting for the new steak, I ate my beans, which were excellent! My broiled scallops were overdone and a bit chewy. My new ribeye arrived, and it was much thicker than the previous one and was a good-looking cut. Unfortunately, it was cooked rare. I ordered my ribeye medium. Our server came back and said she would have them cook it some more. At this point, I said to the server that I did not want it cooked more. I said they had 2 opportunities to get it right, and I did not want to continue to wait, and my wife had finished eating her meal for quite some time now. Our server said she would have the ribeye removed from our bill. We decided to try the blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. It was not very good and I would not recommend it. In closing, our server Tristan was excellent, my wife's meal was excellent, the beef barley soup and baked beans also excellent. Unfortunately, with 2 opportunities, my ribeye was not cooked to the right temp either time. Ordered medium, first try was well done, second try was rare. I expected better temping from a Steakhouse. Even though my ribeye was taken off the bill after trying to get it cooked medium twice and not cooked to right temp twice, I left only eating my side dishes. Very disappointed.

Pretty expensive but "when you want to be good to yourself," give The Steakhouse a shot! The venue itself is pretty nice. We ended up with about a 40 minute wait but they had a bar upstairs and a waiting area so you could enjoy some drinks while you wait, which is a great idea for patrons AND for the restaurant to make money. One of the bartenders has worked there more than TWENTY years, and she's great at what she does. We were able to try out various cocktails like the Rhubarb Refresher, Painkiller, and Pink Drink, all of which were pretty damn good and not too cloyingly sweet. Everything we had was pretty darn good here! Enjoyed the appetizers and entrees... everything had so much flavor! We had mussels, French onion soup, filet mignon, the signature Wagyu cut, sirloin, scallops, boneless wings (surprisingly good even plain, as they actually did something with the batter I can't put my finger on), applesauce (not normal, it was more of a cobbler filling which was great!), creme brulee, and chocolate and peanut butter pie! Strangely enough, small gripe, but the Wagyu cut was not as seasoned as the filet mignon which I found weird, but it was still an enjoyable, juicy steak. It is a bit loud and crowded in here but that's to be expected. Lots of older folks of affluence. Staff was excellent and super friendly! Definitely worth the splurge at least once!

We picked this restaurant for the lobster dinner and they did not disappoint! There was a wait time for our group of 9, but they had a nice waiting area set up for people. The food was delicious, and our waiter was top tier!!

Went here for our Anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. The wait was not to long as we came during the off season. I did like how they have a waiting area and you can order a drink and watch sports while waiting. We both got the surf and turf hubby got his with 2 crab cakes and chili and fries for the sides. The crab cakes were the best he has ever had. I had the scallops with chili and baked potato. Lets just say this is one restaurant we will be coming back to.

My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner here. Throughout our time on our three week vacation, this was the best meal that we had, we both agreed! We were pretty indecisive on where we wanted to eat, as "The Lost Fire" restaurant was also a place we wanted to stop. We settled on The Steakhouse instead. Definitely was a great pick. As soon as we pulled up, being a Thursday, the parking lot was pretty full with only a couple spots open. For me, a good sign that the food won't disappoint! The Steakhouse was a barn at one point which makes it a three story building!! When you get the menu, there's a brief history of how this restaurant came to be and why it's in a Barn. Trust me, it's a pretty nice barn inside!! Lots of character. Of course, it being a steakhouse that's what I ordered. That being a 24 oz Ribeye (Which was the chefs cut for the day) along with onion, peppers and mushrooms. My sides were rice pilaf and pasta with meat sauce. My wife got a surf and turf. Petite filet with lazy lobster. And she loved both of them. Her side being Cottage Cheese with a pear and BBQ baked beans. She really loved the beans!!! Oh boy. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of the French Onion Soup that I had ordered before my steak but that too was very delicious. The steaks, in my opinion, we're of great quality! Because of this, they were not salted too much but I think just enough to allow all that great, natural, beefy flavor! Very impressed. Thank you very much to "The Steakhouse" for a wonderful evening for my wife and I.

I enjoy the food here but beware of the lobster stew scam. At over $10 for a cup, you would expect a full pour. This is how my “cup” of stew came out to my table. I immediately asked the waiter about it and he claimed he would discuss with the manager. He never did discuss with the manager so I asked the manager myself about it and she was flippant. I am a regular but feel slighted after this visit. I understand premium pricing but fill the damn cup!

Had an absolutely wonderful experience. Our server was so much fun and personable, fun to talk and laugh with. She was also very knowledgeable about the menu and able to help when we needed. The food was exceptionally fresh and light, so we ate hearty portions and never felt stuffed by any means. Truly appreciate the experience and cannot wait to return. Oh my Gatos, get the house pistachio ice cream!

The Best of the Best. We visited Joshua's for the first time on July 28th during Covid-19. It was a hot evening, but their outside tent was perfect. Carpeting on the floor, lights, flowers, mosquito netting, and fans made the space elegant and romantic. The tables were spaced out so it felt very private. The waitress, Savannah, was outstanding...professional, friendly and efficient. Cocktails were served and then our food began to arrive. From the incredible bread basket to the appetizers of chicken skewers and the most amazing tomato salad with buratta and their own farm fresh tomatoes, we knew we were in the right place. We had the lamb and salmon for entrees and both were presented and cooked to perfection. The flavors were exquisite. We finished the meal with creme brulee and homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream in which you could taste the fresh mint used to make it. Joshua's was truly one of the best meals we had ever eaten and will definitely be a must to do when in Wells, Maine. This is a special place.

Joshua's is the best restaurant we've eaten at in Maine. We try to get there twice during our short visit each spring. I order the fish special; my husband gets a meat dish. Both are always delicious. Tonight, we added salad and dessert. Wait staff were, as always, friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself takes you back to a time when things were made to last and quality in everything mattered. Thank you, Joshua's!! 10. 28.20 Came back for more! Everything as superb as ever - and in a socially distant environment. Perfection. 5.26.21 Eating at Joshua's really makes our vacation. I called a week in advance to get reservations for two nights. I had salmon and haddock; my husband had the filet and rack of lamb. Salad and mushrooms before the entres, and the first night, we treated ourselves to the key lime pie for dessert. The wait staff, as always, was delightful. I will dream about these meals until we return next year. Totally divine - every last morsel! Thank you, Joshua's! 10.21.21 Yes, we happily returned to Wells and Joshua's. Tonight, my husband had the filet and I had the salmon. Aren't they stunning? I had to restrain myself long enough to take photos before diving in. Unfortunately, neither one of us had that discipline when the Caesar salad and shrimp appetizer arrived. Everything, right up to the keylime pie and coffee, was once again out of this world. Thank you, Lily, for your great service and wonderful memory!!

Great place to come and relax and enjoy the atmosphere. My wife and I split the pork tenderloin which was superb with really good flavors. She had a really good Arugula salad and I had the caesar salad. The broccoli soup was excellent. Service was excellent as well.... our waitress was very attentive. Thank you for making it a great experience! We will definitely go back again. Hey if this info helped you in any way please like for me. God Bless!

One of the best restaurants in York county. Always consistent. Organic vegetables grown on premise. Great menu and cocktails. Delicious food and good portions. Highly recommend.

An outstanding American bistro featuring locally sourced ingredients. We make it a point to eat there once every time we visit the area. The dishes are consistently excellent, imaginitive and well executed. They also have a solid wine list.

My wife and I had an exemplary dining experience last evening at Joshua's. Due to a shortage of staff, the restaurant is operating at less than half capacity. We were lucky to be able to score a reservation when we called more than two weeks ago. We were warmly greeted at the door by one of the owners. Heather, our server, was exceptional and added much to the pleasure of the experience. She was attentive and efficient without being overbearing. Her smile was infectious. Heather was very knowledgeable about the menu items and about the restaurant itself, offering us interesting tidbits of information over the course of the evening. Oh yes, the food!! Gormet and exceptional do not adequately describe the delicious appetizer and entrees. My wife savored the Vegetarian, while I relished the delectable Swordfish dish. The fresh vegetable medley could have been an entree in itself! The restaurant is not inexpensive, but it's a treat well worth the cost.

Best fries for miles hands down. Fresh cut!!! Ordered a large and it was huge! Outside tables were very busy. Inside was very clean. They have red gold ketchup which is very disappointing so minus 1 star. (Terrible off brand ketchup that's cheaper then Heinz 57). Other then that place was nice.

Found this restaurant on a FB ad, and decided to make the drive out from our trip to Boston because their Gluten Free specialties. Out of our family of four, only the $40 Lobster roll which was thoroughly enjoyed. The crab roll had an off taste. The gluten-free shrimp platter was bland, the breading was soft and found hair on my shrimp. The chicken nuggets were basic, and nothing was seasoned at all. Best thing was the fries which were gluten free and fried separately.

This is not the same lobster roll I ate and reviewed two years ago. Two years ago it was good. This one was fantastic! A true gasm in your mouth. Fresh lobster obviously just caught and it was like John the fisherman himself delivered it to me fresh off the boat. I was worried about the lemon on top cause that’s normally to cover up sub par frozen lobster meat. This was not the case. Didn’t need the butter or teeth to eat. Was amazing! I will be back! Thanks fam for a fantastic lobster role experience I will not be soon to forget!

After waiting patiently for 25 minutes just to place my order, and another 15 to receive my order, i was stunned to receive my Caesar salad without any croutons and a packet of Ken’s dressing… $13 for lettuce and a few shavings of parm. When I went to management to inquire where my croutons were, I was treated very rudely and told that they don't serve croutons. When I said so, I paid $13 for essentially lettuce?? The response I received was, you didn’t even ask for croutons did you? I informed her that a Caesar salad always has croutons so no, I didn’t ask. She argued with me - very rude… My entire dinner Came to $66: lettuce, a side of coleslaw, whole clam bellies with nothing else and two lemonades. Do yourself a favor and skip this joke of a restaurant.

Love, love that there are so many gluten free options! I had the gluten free fried haddock sandwich and fries. The haddock was perfect, the bun was good as far as gluten free bread can be and the fries were delicious. I'm so glad I found this on facebook!

A dream come true! The food was outstanding! It has been so long since I’ve gotten to enjoy fried whole belly clams due to celiac! They take your allergy so serious and have a dedicated prep and frying area for people who have a gluten allergy! It was heavenly! Thank you!

Maybe I got the wrong haddock filet. Not worth 20$. Servers where young and attractive but seemed oppressed. Kids meals came in a cardboard car. 13$ cheeseburger was average. My 4 year old is still hungry.

I've been to this place many a time with my boyfriend. This is a multi-vendor store with everything from antiques, candles, trading cards, dvds, books, artwork, and more. You never know what you might find so it is hit or miss. We have encountered some unpleasant staff in the past, but also some great ones as well. Definitely worth a stop in to browse around.

A kind old man gave me a 5$ discount for this 1960s matchbox lesney unimog. I recommend going here as it's large and has a lot to chose from.

You can always find something here. Some booths are stocked full to the point you give up looking, but most are clean and organized. They also have some local products for sale. We always stop here on our Rt1 antique trip.

What a nice place and it will bring you back. So much memorabilia. You can be there a while. A fun stop.

Very nice staff. A lot of the dealers went up in price even the smaller lot sellers. Second time we have been there and we're not able to buy. But lots of assortment best for collectors not so much for antique dealers

Good selection of things you saw at your Great Aunt Tilly's house. The memories are heartwarming. Good prices and a huge selection of blow molds to top it all off

Severely overpriced! Couldn't find anyone to help. Was interested in old vinyl but most are placed on the floor making it impossible to browse through a box.

Footbridge Beach is hands down one of the top beach destinations in Maine. With its long, wide stretch of soft sand and pristine cleanliness, it’s the perfect spot to relax, sunbathe, or take a scenic stroll. The beach is accessible by a short, picturesque walk across the self-titled footbridge, which opens up to a truly stunning coastal landscape. There’s ample paid parking nearby and while restroom facilities are on the smaller side, they get the job done. No dogs allowed. The only real downside? Navigating Route 1 traffic during peak “summah” can be a pain. But honestly, that’s a small price to pay for this beautiful, peaceful slice of Maine coast. Plan ahead, get there early, and enjoy one of the cleanest, most beautiful beaches in the state.

One of the better beaches besides old orchard the sand was really soft really just lacking a foot wash station otherwise perfect beach

Off season this was the perfect place to take our dog! We met some lovely, very respectful people along the bridge as well. The views were fantastic (stunning really) and it was nice and quiet for a relaxing afternoon walk.

This is a pay area and no pets. But beautiful place to enjoy. Security camera for parking and to make sure you pay to play.

Great beach very clean beautiful sunset photo ops when I visited. Pay to park until 9pm

This is my favorite beach in Maine. The waves are great to ride, the sand is nice and soft and great to just lay down in, but I recommend going either early in the morning like around 9:00-9:30 AM, or late in the day like after 4:00-5:00 pm, or else you may not find a parking spot.

This is a awesome beach! Just a short walk over the bridge, not real crowded. Im going back!

Attended a matinee on 9/13/25. Good: comfy chairs; theater was clean/tidy. Bad: movie previews WAY TOO LOUD!!! Complained to the girls behind the counter and was told there’s nothing they can do about it. Shocking how loud it was, I had to cover my ears with my hands, as did the person I was with. The movie itself was fine.

Clean, good sized theaters with fair pricing on concessions and tickets, as well as helpful staff.

While small, this movie theater has great prices and comfy chairs. Great place to go when you need a break from the beach.

The seats were awesome! The matinee was virtually empty but the facility was top notch!

The strip mall that it's located in is not the best. The actual theater itself is pretty clean. Seats are great! Definitely still has a older style screen in sound system but the recliners are some of the better that I've seen in theaters and I like how they have the layout of the theater

Comfortable seating and cozy theater to see Part 3 of Downton Abbey movie!

I haven't been in a theater in several years and what a welcome and pleasant surprise this place was. I was expecting the old small seats all crammed together with little leg room, not too unlike economy airline seats. The seats are extremely comfortable, and adjustable with power controls- wow! And plenty of room on each side and in front as well. The theater was very clean, small with maybe 100 seats, so the screen was a great view for any one of them. The sound wasn't deafening like some I've been to. Concession was fully stocked and average prices for popcorn, drinks, etc. Good parking outside for everyone, and easily handicapped accessible.

Great for sight seeing, photography, running, walking, even a little hidden beach!

Beautiful path to the beach. Or if you want more than just beach views there are plenty of other trails around. A nice walk in the woods turns into a meadow filled with a good amount of butterflies and bees. No other place in southern Maine like it. I'm so grateful for it's preservation for everyone to enjoy.

This was great! This was one of my favorite places. We walked and explored each morning we were there. Saw different things each day. The beach was small and rocky but it was also interesting and beautiful. Off season is the time to venture here because it is probably so busy in the summer! Glad we got to see this amazing place. There is a lot to see.

We were in town for something unrelated, we just wanted somewhere to eat, and this place looked pretty and had picnic tables. There was a pumpkin scavenger hunt, and they offered us free hot cider 10/10 would come back again

Parking is $6 per adult and $1 for children. Try to bring exact change as sometimes they don’t have change to give. There are a few walking trails here. Be sure to bring big spray for the really wooded area. The straight beach path is not very buggy and is just a 10 min walk to the beach!

A great place to get out and enjoy nature. With a few trails to explore, including a nice walk along Drake's Island. The nature trails that take you into the woods are well marked and easy to follow but BEWARE OF TICKS. Make sure you check yourself during and after your walk. Plenty of great opportunities for bird watching along the trail as well as an abundance of chipmunks.

This is a very beautiful spot for a nature walk. It involves rocky coasts, woods, board walks and salt marshes. Lots of lovely birds to see.

We had the absolute BEST time with Carol at Coast Encounters! She made tide pooling an unforgettable adventure for our whole family. From holding crabs and lobsters to finding giant pieces of seaweed, every moment was hands-on and full of fun and learning. Carol was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, making sure everyone—from the brave to the squeamish—felt comfortable exploring and discovering. The kids were completely engaged, and we all walked away having seen and learned so much about the amazing creatures living right at our feet. This experience was one of the absolute highlights of our trip — we highly recommend Coast Encounters to anyone looking for a unique and interactive way to experience the Maine coast. Thank you, Carol, for such a memorable day!

We booked a tide-pool adventure with Carol for the first morning of our Maine vacation - the kids spent the next 10 days looking for “tickle-size” crabs under any rock they could lift. We had a great and unique experience with Coastal Carol and could not recommend this excursion enough for the nature or marine-life enthusiast! Carol was informative, personable, and provided clear directions during booking and the day of the tide-pooling trip. It was a highlight of our trip to Maine!

We went out with Carol last weekend and had an amazing tidepool adventure while visiting Kennebunk. We had so much fun exploring and learned a lot during the 3 hour trip. Thanks to Carol's expertise, we were able to find many sea urchins, a sea star, lots of crabs, and so many other interesting things. Great experience for both adults and children. We will definitely go out with Carol again next time we are in town.

We went on a trip with Carol early/mid September and it was absolutely incredible. We will never forget the experience we had and, if we come back to Maine, we will definitely pay to do another trip with her. Firstly, she was so friendly, warm, and open. She also had so much knowledge about the ecosystem we were in and the creatures we were seeing. Being able to learn about what we were feeling and seeing made the experience so much more interesting. She also gave us a ride to the exact spot with her van, gave us swim shoes to wear (I can't imagine going tidepooling without those, Made it much easier to walk and climb) gave us a laminated chart of all the creatures, snacks, towels to dry off at the end. Just the fact that she does all the planning for you - the best places to go and when the tide will be low and high and when you should be there etc. Takes all the stress out of it. Truly we had an incredible experience and the services through Coastal Encounters are 100% worth the money. We will definitely be doing it again if we ever make it back up to Maine!

This was the highlight of our trip to Maine! Carol communicated very well with us from when we inquired up to our excursion date. Upon arrival, she explained our plan for the day and provided water shoes, fanny packs, and sunscreen. Once we were tide-pooling, Carol was extremely knowledgeable on the ecology and biodiversity of the pools we were in (which was AWESOME). Her dedication and passion to her work was so inspiring. Along with catching and holding lobsters, crabs, and plants we also had many photo opportunities curated by Carol. I couldn't say enough good things about Coast Encounters and Carol. It felt like a very personalized experience and we definitely want to do this again. :)

Our family has done two coastal encounters with Carol, once in 2021 and once in 2024, and had an amazing time both times! This is an incredible experience for people of any age! Carol is informative and friendly, and the experience is safe and wildlife conscious. I highly recommend it for anyone in the area who has the time to do this!

Today, our 10yo mentioned Coastal Carol by name--this is notable because our tidepool tour was more than a week ago and she still remembers Carol! We spent a whirlwind week in Montreal and Maine, and we did some amazing things, yet our tidepool experience with Carol was the highlight of an awesome trip. I cannot say enough good things about Coast Encounters! I and my hubs were nervous about walking in the tidepool area, which is understandably slippery. Thank goodness Carol loaned us some nonslip shoes, and she even helped us put them on so they were properly adjusted. We felt totally safe and free to enjoy the tidepool flora and fauna. We saw animals we never would have found on our own, and Carol was incredibly knowledgable about everything we found. She very patiently answered our kiddo's million questions. We will 100% patronize Coast Encounters again when we visit the area! Wonderful memories and worth every penny. Thank you, Carol, for a truly magical experience and for showing us the real Maine Coast!

$12 per person felt very expensive for this basic mini golf course. There weren't any interesting obstacles and there was very little shade. It was too hard for our kids, I wouldn't go back.

Great value. Great mini golf. We played nine holes before getting raised out. The proprietor gave us a voucher to come back for free. Highly recommended.

Place needs to change their hours; showed up at 8:40 on a July night and me & my son were told they were closed even though posted hours are until 9pm. Staff was very rude as well. MUCH better mini golf just down the street.

Super easy course. No real "fun" hazards. Good for families with small children.

Why bother having your posted hours of 10am-7pm daily if you're going to be closed during these hours? Not sure if it's associated with the small campground behind it but don't bother going out of the way to get here because they might not be open.

Great little course for a young family and open post-Labour day

Had a great rime!

Understanding the history of this resort town really helped add character to my experience here. The history is rich and interesting. The society pays homage to all historical figures regardless of race and I enjoyed reading about both native and European residents. The historians who work here are incredibly kind and nice to talk to. What a gem! Glad to have visited 💜

Want to know why there are so many Littlefields in all of the cemeteries around here? This museum will answer that question and many others you have been dying to ask. Fantastic local history museum with a number of exhibits that shed light on local culture and history. So appreciative of the in depth tour with Bryce. They have a decent gift shop with books on local and state history.

This place is a gem. I'm a descendant of the original Wells settlers, and my mother did a lot of research with the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit. I've been inspired to continue her work and the volunteers and professionals working at this facility were wonderful when we dropped in.

My 9 year old grandson was very interested and enjoyed it immensely. I did some research for a project I'm working on and was aided by the museum director and a person doing research as well. I'll go back for sure.

An amazing museum! Great programs and excellent place to research re: local and state history. Administrator is excellent.

Great place for historical information. I am humbled to be a descendant of one of the founders!

Don't miss it.

Go see Bill and let him be your tour guide around his sprawling property with the most amazing antiques and buildings that he has collected over the years. Bill is an amazing person and knows the history and will tell you a story about ANY piece that you point out in his collection of literally millions of items. Bill asks for a $5 donation, but it is well worth it. Take an afternoon and enjoy. I think Bill enjoys giving the tours just as much as I enjoy appreciating all of his goods. You can read about Bill and the Johnson Hall Museum in Yankee Magazine. The Johnson Hall Museum and Bill were also featured on "American Pickers" a series on the History Channel. Check it out, you will not be disappointed.

Negative five star place is beautiful but the older lady that came to the door had a awful attitude. Awful!!!!

The best place ever😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

There is nothing better than the intimate experience of walking through a gallery and feeling the connection to the artists work. A beautiful space vast open yet intimate. The lighting was complementary to some of the artwork design. Thoughtful placement of pieces wonderful variations in texture, color, and theme. Phoebe was informative and very knowledgeable in both the history of the space and the subject matter of the artists represented. A special bonus. There are several very interesting antique items for sale upstairs, including old molds and tools. Definitely worth a visit.!!

Absolutely beautiful art in this gallery. It is a Gem in Wells, Maine.

I’ve been most fortunate in life and had the opportunity to travel. Every where we travel, we search out art from thrift to formal galleries. Of all the places we have traveled, Corey’s gallery is the finest and by far my favorite gallery. Cory has a great collection of modern, vintage, and antique art. Prices ranges from less than $100 to $10,000+. You won’t be disappointed with your visit. Expect the unexpected and a visual orgasm! God Bless!

This gallery has a feeling which is organic, raw and dreamlike to me. I loved the experience!

Great show when we visited.

Incredible use of cultural terroir!!

Even the Amtrack screaming by backyard at Cory Daniels was part of the effect.

We visited the Wells Branch Fire Station Museum today with the whole family and were pleasantly surprised by this local treasure. What truly sets this museum apart are the dedicated volunteers who bring the history of the fire station and the surrounding area to life. Their passion and knowledge made our visit both fun and educational. The museum itself offers a great collection of vintage fire trucks, uniforms, and equipment that were once used right here in the community. You can easily spend 30–45 minutes exploring and learning, making it a perfect outing for families with kids. I highly recommend stopping by during their open hours—Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM and Wednesdays from 12 PM to 3 PM. Don’t forget to leave a donation to help support this wonderful piece of local history. It’s well worth it! 🚒🔥

I stopped by with my family on the way to Spiller farm and it's a very cool little place. The guys that were running it made it a great visit and even let me son try on the fire jackets, helmets and let him ring the bells and sound the alarms. There is no cost however they do accept donations.

Very small, but worth the visit: pride of community is evident, the guides were charming, the displays presented with care--and stories! Whole thing was a half hour and we were glad to have seen this slice of history. Be sure to stop in--and DO donate generously 😀

My 2 year-old loved sitting in the fire trucks and spraying the water! Wonderful guides and lots of interesting history and artifacts. Thanks!

Interesting old fire museum, staffed by former firefighters, who are a wealth of knowledge and who were great with kids ages 3 -4, allowing them to ring some of the fire bells/sirens, sit in an old fire truck etc. Plus informative with adults. Easy free parking outside. We all enjoyed it. Donations only to support all volunteer effort.

We had a great visit at this little museum, the caretakers are very friendly and knowledgeable and love talking about the history of the area. They had activities and prizes for the kids as well. Highly recommend!

Beautiful art work. What a talent Paul has. Looks like you could crawl into the pictures.

I live in Brazil and I came across the work of this amazing american artist! Truly inspiring and talented painter!